What makes P.S. by Toad the Wet Sprocket notable?

The album plays a crucial role in celebrating the band's legacy, gathering tracks that reached significant airplay during the 1990s. Its release coincided with the growing trend of retrospective compilations in the late '90s, which helped rekindle interest in bands from earlier in the decade. 'P.S.' peaked at number 67 on the Billboard 200 chart, signaling ongoing commercial viability. Released in 1999, 'P.S.' is a retrospective compilation that arrived after Toad the Wet Sprocket's peak commercial success with albums like 'Fear' and 'Dulcinea'. At this point, the band had taken a hiatus, making this collection a moment for reflection on their career thus far. The album features remixes and new versions of their hits, highlighting their evolution in sound over the years.

P.S. works well if you're into reflective melodies for introspection, steady pacing for quiet moments and nostalgic tones with gradual resolution.

How many songs are on P.S.?

P.S. has 16 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

P.S.

Toad the Wet Sprocket · 1999

56 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A reflective collection of melodic alternative rock, showcasing both nostalgia and evolution in Toad the Wet Sprocket's sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective melodies for introspection
steady pacing for quiet moments
nostalgic tones with gradual resolution
for afternoon relaxation
sing-along favorites with friends

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1999, 'P.S.' is a retrospective compilation that arrived after Toad the Wet Sprocket's peak commercial success with albums like 'Fear' and 'Dulcinea'. At this point, the band had taken a hiatus, making this collection a moment for reflection on their career thus far. The album features remixes and new versions of their hits, highlighting their evolution in sound over the years.
Stylistic neighbors: Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Better Than Ezra

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 P.S. (new version) 3:36
2 Come Down 3:12
3 All I Want (remix) 3:14
4 Something's Always Wrong (edit) 4:00
5 Good Intentions 3:23
6 Crazy Life 4:07
7 Come Back Down 3:17
8 Walk on the Ocean 2:59
9 Fall Down 3:24
10 I Will Not Take These Things for Granted 5:45
11 Way Away 3:04
12 Jam (non-album version) 3:14
13 Hold Her Down (remix) 3:03
14 Whatever I Fear 2:55
15 Eyes Open Wide 3:14
16 Silo Lullaby 4:03

What to play next

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